The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,800
€ 29,900
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120i and the 120i Steptronic are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120i
120i Steptronic
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
120i Steptronic
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
General
120i
120i Steptronic
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i
120i Steptronic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
120i
175 hp
175 hp
120i Steptronic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
120i Steptronic
Performance
120i
120i Steptronic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120i Steptronic
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
120i
17.32 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
120i Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120i Steptronic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
120i
41 mpg
42 mpg
120i Steptronic
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
567 mi
Range
577 mi
120i
567 mi
577 mi
120i Steptronic
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
120i
108 kWh
106.1 kWh
120i Steptronic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120i Steptronic
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft











